Shrike

The shrike is indisputable charming with its diminutive size, raccoon mask, and high-pitched squeaky call. But it's also a psychopath and a bird of prey. You may have witnessed animals, such beetles, being impaled by a barb wire fence. It's a common occurrence. Actually, it's a surefire indication that a shrike is around (either that or a psychopath child).

The shrike spikes insects, amphibians, lizards, small animals, and even birds on fences, thorny trees, and cactus in order to attract mates. Additionally, it's a means to keep food fresher for longer periods of time, especially when the item is harmful. Shrikes lack talons, unlike other raptors. In order to fly prey to the spikes for impaling, they rely on their hooked small beaks. In other words, prey can remain alive while being gently dissected for a while in the shrike's "pantry" or "larder," as it is known. Speaking of psychotic kids, shrikes start learning this skill at a young age. Young animals can be observed experimenting with leaves and impaling them on nearby branches.

Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Aves
Order: Psittaciformes
Family: Nestoridae
Genus: Nestor
Species: N. notabilis